Adult Learning Processes and Theories

Do you remember your favorite subject in school? Do you remember why it was your favorite subject? It could have been the teacher, who did a marvelous job at helping you understand the material. Then again, it could have been the assignments or activities that kept you interested. Teaching styles, activities, techniques, and even the learning environment each play an important part in the learning experience. And, since the learning experience differs from person to person, it is important to look closely into broad learning and development theories that resonate with learners. We will focus on these, and other learning topics in this video. Once complete, you will have an enhanced understanding of learning and development techniques, theories, needs assessments, and learning evaluations.

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For those who think this orientation is too imperative or bookish, I suggest you skip towards the end. That's where she talks about adult learning theories. I understand most of us are avid researchers, and want to explore the more scientific aspects of L&D. Unlike other professions, real-world experiences in L&D are often confined in rooms and the results in such companies and institutions are rarely credited in these invaluable human resource programs. Kudos to all the trainers, teachers, mentors and friends who make a difference in this world by simply communicating!